FCC Temporarily Lifts Airborne Wireless Prohibitions to Support Drone Safety Testing
September 12, 2026
September 12, 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Federal Communications Commission has temporarily lifted airborne restriction rules on commercial wireless frequencies to enable testing aimed at integrating unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace.
The decision arrives in the order Waiver of Aeronautical Mobile Restrictions to Enable Mobile Network Aviation Assessment Program (MNAAP) (GN Docket No. 26-74). Issued under reference DA 26-972 by the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and the Off . . .
The decision arrives in the order Waiver of Aeronautical Mobile Restrictions to Enable Mobile Network Aviation Assessment Program (MNAAP) (GN Docket No. 26-74). Issued under reference DA 26-972 by the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and the Off . . .